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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.50, 1,649.80 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.50, 1,649.80 and 671.50 is: 926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.50 : 1,649.80 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.50/1,649.80 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.50x = 1,649.80 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.50x = 1,107,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,840.70/1,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.68

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